Lipsky quoted and CBDC Tracker cited by US News on Saudi Arabia decision to join China-led CBDC project

New Atlanticist Mar 31, 2025

Dispatch from Hong Kong: How the ‘geoeconomic city’ is weathering global headwinds

By Josh Lipsky, Ananya Kumar

From Chinese and US economic growth to stablecoin regulations, a recent visit to Hong Kong offered important insights for two Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center experts.
China Digital Currencies
Lipsky quoted and CBDC Tracker cited by US News on Saudi Arabia decision to join China-led CBDC project

New Atlanticist Mar 25, 2025

Starlink’s India launch is a crash course on New Delhi’s approach to tech sovereignty

By Trisha Ray

A recently announced partnership to deploy the Elon Musk-led company’s satellite internet in India offers a window into New Delhi’s “hybrid” approach.
Economy & Business India
Lipsky quoted and CBDC Tracker cited by US News on Saudi Arabia decision to join China-led CBDC project

New Atlanticist Mar 25, 2025

Reading between the lines of Taiwan’s new Quadrennial Defense Review

By Kitsch Liao

The recently released Quadrennial Defense Review offers a window into the Taiwanese military’s issues with prioritization, operational readiness, and manpower retention.
China East Asia

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In the News

Jun 5, 2024

Lipsky quoted and CBDC Tracker cited by US News on Saudi Arabia decision to join China-led CBDC project

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China Digital Currencies

In the News

Jun 5, 2024

Lipsky quoted and CBDC Tracker cited by Reuters on Saudi Arabia decision to join China-led CBDC project

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China Digital Currencies

EnergySource

Jun 4, 2024

Brazil is buying lots of Chinese EVs. Will that continue?

By William Tobin

Brazilian imports of Chinese battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surged in 2023 as Chinese automakers sought—and continue to seek— global markets for their BEV surpluses. However, increasing protectionism in Brazil may force China to find new welcoming markets in other Latin American and Asian countries.

Brazil China

New Atlanticist

Jun 4, 2024

Experts react: Modi loses ground in an electoral surprise. What will his third term look like now?

By Atlantic Council experts

Our experts outline how Modi may govern in a third term as prime minister now that his party is set to lose its majority in parliament.

Elections India

In the News

Jun 3, 2024

Garlauskas quoted in The Hill on Russia-North Korea relationship

On June 2, Markus Garlauskas was quoted in The Hill regarding the steadily growing relationship between Russia and North Korea and the challenges it presents to the Biden administration. Garlauskas discussed the risk that this increasing cooperation may help advance North Korea’s military capabilities and embolden Kim Jong Un, potentially raising his willingness to escalate.

Defense Technologies Indo-Pacific

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Jun 3, 2024

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on modernizing the transatlantic partnership

By Atlantic Council

Tai outlined how the United States should strengthen transatlantic trade and counter China’s nonmarket economic practices.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Jun 3, 2024

Zeneli in The Diplomat on the China-Russia axis

By Valbona Zeneli

On June 3, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Valbona Zeneli was intervied by The Diplomat on the China-Russia axis and NATO’s response to emerging threats.   

China Europe & Eurasia

IranSource

Jun 3, 2024

Shia Afghans are being brought to Iran to make up for the lack of religious Iranians

By Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi

The mass participation of Shia Afghans at regime-organized events sheds light on how the Islamic Republic is proactively using Afghan migrants to foster a loyal constituency and fill the widening gap between the state and Iranian society.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Jun 3, 2024

Webster in The Diplomat: How China’s battery complex figures in ties with Russia
China Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 1, 2024

Donovan quoted and Nikoladze cited by El Nuevo Siglo on Russia-China-Iran oil trade

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China Economic Sanctions
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Dexter Tiff Roberts

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Global China Hub Indo-Pacific Security Initiative

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Defense Policy Indo-Pacific

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Timothy Robinson

Principal Economist, Nathan Associates

Millennium Leadership Program

Economy & Business Freedom and Prosperity

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Jessie Rosa

Program Manager, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems

Millennium Leadership Program

Indo-Pacific Middle East

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Daniel H. Rosen

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Todd Rosenblum

Nonresident Senior Fellow

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

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